Instructor Upholstery CORCAN

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This process aims to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff positions of various tenures ( casual, term, secondement, indeterminate) with various language profile within Correctional Service Canada across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in industrial upholstery or small-scale upholstery in the textile industry.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of CORCAN employment programs.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to coordinate production, schedule and assign work.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Action Oriented

Effective Interpersonal relationship

Values and Ethics

Thinking Things Through

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a Vocational Studies Diploma (DSV) in small-scale upholstery or industrial upholstery.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience training and supervising employees in upholstery techniques and shop safety.

Experience in inventory control processes related to material and tools & equipment.

Experience operating and performing general maintenance on various shop tools and equipment
used in upholstery.

Experience with warehouse operations including shipping and receiving.

Experience working in a production shop environment including managing production requirements and meeting scheduled completion dates.

Experience in ISO or quality management systems.

Experience in implementing waste management practices.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime according to operational requirements at a short notice.

Willingness and ability to work shifts (evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays) when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability status

Valid Driver's License that conforms to Provincial requirements.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.